Rovyvon Aurora A5 vs Streamlight MicroStream USB
Quick take: The Rovyvon Aurora A5 is brighter (650 vs 250 lm); the Rovyvon Aurora A5 throws farther (100m vs 68m); the Rovyvon Aurora A5 runs longer on high (30 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Rovyvon Aurora A5 | Streamlight MicroStream USB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Lumens | 650 lm | 250 lm |
| Candela | 2,500 cd | 1,150 cd |
| Beam distance | 100m | 68m |
| Runtime | 30 min (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| LED | Nichia 219C 5000K | C4 LED |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 2 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP65 | IPX4 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 0.5 oz | 1.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 0.7 in | 3.9 x 0.6 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Lifetime |
What owners report
Rovyvon Aurora A5
- ✓650 lumens from a 17-gram, 60.5mm keychain light
- ✓Four front modes from 0.5-lumen moonlight to full output
- ✓Side LEDs give 50 lumens of close-up white, plus red or UV options
- ✓Glow-in-the-dark body charges from sunlight or the internal UV light
- ✓USB-C charging, an upgrade on earlier generations
- ✗No shortcuts to moonlight or high — you cycle
- ✗The USB-C plug is harder to seat than most
- ✗Built-in cell, so the light is disposable once it degrades
- ✗Runtime at 650 lumens is very short
- ✗Widely imitated format, so listings for copies are easy to confuse with the real thing
Streamlight MicroStream USB
- ✓Slim and light enough to carry daily without noticing it
- ✓Hold for momentary, click for constant — the right interface for the size
- ✓Streamlight's lifetime warranty
- ✓USB rechargeable, so no cells to buy
- ✓Genuine performance for a pen-format light
- ✗The button needs unusually high effort, especially for constant-on
- ✗The pocket clip is weak
- ✗Heats up quickly even on the low setting
- ✗The focusing lens makes almost no difference to the beam
- ✗Micro-USB charging on older stock